Prof. (Mrs.) Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi

Associate Professor


Dept: Pharmaceutics
Quality Assurance and Planning Office, QAPO-KNUST

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Research Areas/Interests

Drug Formulation, Drug Quality Control, Natural Polymers as Drug Excipients...~more


Publications

    1. Otu, D. A., Owusu, F. W., Boakye-Gyasi, M. E., Johnson, R., Bayor, M. T., Acquah Jnr, P. G., Edzor-Agbo, Y., & Archer, M.-A. (2025). Pharmaceutical evaluation of plantain peel pectin as a disintegrant in conventional tablets. South African Journal of Science121(5/6). https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2025/18894

     

    1. Owusu, F.W.A., jnr Acquah, P.G., El Boakye-Gyasi, M., Johnson, R., Bayor, M.T., Otu, D.A.B., Nartey, S. and Akoto, P.O., 2025. Sweet Potato Peel Pectin's Potential as a Suspending Agent in Pharmaceutical Formulations: The Effect of Extraction Technique. Journal of Pharmacy5(1), pp.57-72. org/10.31436/jop.v5i1.325.

     

    1. Aggrey, E., Ofori-Kwakye, K., Johnson, R., El Boakye-Gyasi, M. and Osei, Y.A., 2025. Formulation and Evaluation Of Poly Herbal Anti-Diabetic Capsule Dosage Form. Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutics5(3), pp.494-507. org/10.24198/idjp.v5i2.54973.

     

    1. Kipo, S.L., Kuntworbe, N., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Osei, Y.A., Owusu, F.W.A., Johnson, R., Ofori-Kwakye, K. and Bayor, M.T., 2024. Evaluation of the Physicochemical and Micromeritic Properties of Exudate Gum of Cussonia arborea Stem Bark in Conventional Tablet Formulation. Journal of Chemistry2024(1), p.7840644. org/10.1155/2024/7840644

     

    1. Otu, D.A.B., Owusu, F.W.A., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Johnson, R., Acquah, P.G.J., Edzor-Agbo, Y., Bayor, M.T. and Archer, M.A., 2024. Biogenic Waste from Two Varieties of Plantain in Ghana Contain Pectin with Potential Binding Properties in Conventional Tablets. The Scientific World Journal2024(1), p.5461358. org/10.1155/2024/5461358

     

    1. Otu, D.A.B., Owusu, F.W.A., Acquah, P.G.J., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Edzor-Agbo, Y., Johnson, R., Bayor, M.T. and Archer, M.A., 2024. Effect of ripening and extraction method on the physicochemical properties of pectin extracted from peels of apem and apantu plantain cultivars in Ghana. Journal of Chemistry2024(1), p.6677179. org/10.1155/2024/6677179.

     

    1. Owusu, F.W.A., jnr Acquah, P.G., El Boakye-Gyasi, M., Bayor, M.T., Otu, D.A.B., Meta, S.A. and Adu-Boampong, A.A., 2024. Characterization and pharmaceutical evaluation of daucus carota pectin as a suspending agent in oral dosage forms. International Journal of Pharmacy & Integrated Health Sciences5(1). org/10.56536/ijpihs.v5i1.125

     

    1. Owusu, F. W. A., Boakye-Gyasi, M. E., Bayor, M. T., Ofori-Kwakye, K.., Acquah, P. G. J., Quarcoo, E. A., Asare, J., Anokye, B. A. and Tandoh, P. K. 2024. Evaluation of Okra Pectin from Different Genotypes as Effective Suspending Agents in Pharmaceutical Formulations . Journal of Pharmacy , 4(1), pp. 33–50. doi: 10.31436/jop.v4i1.251.

     

    1. Sarpong, C., Bayor, M.T., Johnson, R., Abbdullai, M., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Gbedema, S.Y. and Owusu, F.W.A., 2023. The Consumption of Energy Drink and Its Potential Effect on Sleep Patterns: A Case Study in the Kumasi Metropolis. Journal of Pharmaceutical Care, pp.93-101. org/10.18502/jpc.v11i2.13364

          10. Ansong, J.A., Asante, E., Johnson, R., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Kuntworbe, N., Owusu, F.W.A. and Ofori-Kwakye, K., 2023. Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal-Based  Antiacne Gel Preparations. BioMed Research International2023. org/10.1155/2023/7838299

          11. Owusu, F.W.A., Acquah, P.G.J., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Johnson, R., Yeboah, G.N., Archer, M.A., Antwi, M.B. and Asare, S.O., 2023. Pharmaceutical Assessment of the Impact of the Method of Extraction on the Suitability of Pectin from Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Peels as a Suspending Agent in Oral Liquid Formulations. The Scientific World Journal2023. org/10.1155/2023/8898045.

         12. Kipo, S.L., Ofori-Kwakye, K., Kuntworbe, N., Johnson, R., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Osei, Y.A. and Owusu, F.A., 2023. Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Stem Bark Exudate Gum of Cordia millenii Tree in Conventional Release Tablets. The Scientific World Journal2023. org/10.1155/2023/9118067.

     13. Owusu, F.W.A., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Johnson, R., Osei, Y.A., Asante, E., Bruce Otu, D.A., Ansong, J.A., Entsie, P. and Bayor, M.T., 2022. Pharmaceutical Assessment of Melia azedarach Gum as a Binder and Disintegrant in Immediate-Release Tablets. The Scientific World Journal2022.org/10.1155/2022/9810099

    14. Simpson, I.K., Owusu, F.W., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Entsie, P., Bayor, M.T. and Ofori-Kwakye, K., 2022. Pharmaceutical Applications of Glucose Syrup from High Quality Cassava Flour in Oral Liquid Formulations. International Journal of Food Science2022. org/10.1155/2022/6869122

     

    15. Owusu, F.W.A., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Entsie, P., Osei-Asare, C., Adi-Dako, O., Bosuthe, G.B., Antwi-Mensah, E. and Bayor, M.T., 2021. Formulation and Pharmaceutical Assessment of Annona muricata Oral Capsules and Suspension as Antidiarrhea Dosage Forms. Journal of Chemistry2021.org/10.1155/2021/1792437

     

    16. Sarkodie, L.C., Entsie, P., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Owusu, F.W., Bayor, M.T. and Ofori-Kwakye, K., 2021. Evaluation of the binding and disintegrating properties of gum obtained from the stem bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum. South African Journal of Science117(11-12), pp.1-7.org/10.17159/sajs.2021/11550

     17. Owusu, F.W., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Entsie, P., Bayor, M.T. and Ofori-Kwakye, K., 2021. Utilization of Pectin from Okra as Binding Agent in Immediate Release Tablets. BioMed research international2021. org/10.1155/2021/6002286

     

    18. Korsah, S., Gbedema, S.Y., Bayor, M.T., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Owusu, F.W.A. and Forkuo, A.D., 2021. In Vivo Antimalarial Activity of Polyalthia longifolia (Annonaceae) Leaf Extract and Assessment of Its Formulated Oral Dosage Forms. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine2021. org/10.1155/2021/6519346

     

    19. Owusu, F.W.A., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Agbenorhevi, J.K., Bayor, M.T. and Ofori-Kwakye, K., 2021. Potential and Comparative Tablet Disintegrant Properties of Pectin Obtained from Five Okra Genotypes in Ghana. Scientifica2021. org/10.1155/2021/2902335

     

    20. Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Owusu, F.W.A., Entsie, P., Agbenorhevi, J.K., Banful, B.K.B. and Bayor, M.T., 2021. Pectin from okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) has potential as a drug release modifier in matrix tablets. The Scientific World Journal2021. org/10.1155/2021/6672277

     

    21. Entsie P, Owusu F, Boakye-Gyasi M. E., Osei Y. A., Adu F. and Bayor M. T (2020). Formulation of Cinnamomum zeylanicum immediate release tablets as an anthelmintic. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 12 (5), 2835-2841

     

    22. Owusu, F.W.A., Entsie, P., El Boakye-Gyasi, M. and Bayor, M.T., 2020. Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Nifedipine Suppositories for Geriatric and Severely Ill Patients with hypertension. Journal of Pharmacy and Drug Development 2(1), 1-9.

    23. Mbabila, B.D., Bayor, M.T., Osei, Y.A., Gbedema, S.Y. and Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., 2020. Assessment of the physico-chemical and microbial quality of selected extemporaneous paediatric oral formulations frequently prepared at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi. Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana)38(1, 2 &3), pp.45-55. doi.org/10.43/just.v38i1.5

     

    24. Owusu, F.W., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Mante, P.K., Ekuadzi, E., Ofori-Kwakye, K. and Woode, E., 2019. Formulation and evaluation of sustained release matrix tablets of capparis erythrocarpos roots extract to improve patient compliance in management of arthritis. Scientific African6, p.e00172.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00172

     

    25. Twumasi, M.A., Tandoh, A., Mante, P.K., Ekuadzi, E., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Benneh, C.K., Kumadoh, D. and Woode, E., 2019. Leaves and stems of Capparis erythrocarpos, more sustainable than roots, show antiarthritic effects.Journal of ethnopharmacology, 238, p.111890. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.111890

     

    26. Twumasi, M.A., Ekuadzi, E., Mante, P.K., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E., Mensah, M.L. and Woode, E., 2019. Pharmacognostic Studies of the Leaves, Stem and Root of Capparis erythrocarpos Isert (Capparaceae). Pharmacognosy Journal11(1). doi:10.5530/pj.2019.1.19

     

    27. Frimpong, G., Ofori-Kwakye, K., Kuntworbe, N., Buabeng, K.O., Osei, Y.A., Boakye-Gyasi, M.E. and Adi-Dako, O., 2018. Quality assessment of some essential children’s medicines sold in licensed outlets in Ashanti Region, Ghana.Journal of tropical medicine, 2018. org/10.1155/2018/1494957

     

    28. Adi-Dako O, Ofori-Kwakye K, Frimpong-Manso S, Boakye-Gyasi M, Sasu C, Pobee M. (2016). Physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of cocoa pod husk pectin intended as a versatile pharmaceutical excipient and nutraceutical. Journal of Pharmaceutics, volume 2016, Article ID 7608693, 12 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7608693

     

    29. Ofori-Kwakye K, Mfoafo KA, Kipo SL, Kuntworbe N, Boakye-Gyasi ME. (2016). Development and evaluation of extended release matrix tablets of two model drugs of different water solubilities by direct compression. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 24, 82 – 91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2015.03.005 

     

    30. Kipo SL, Osei YG, Kuntworbe N, Bayor MT, Ofori-Kwakye K, Boakye-Gyasi ME (2015). Development and in vitro evaluation of oral gels and vaginal pessaries from crude extracts of four Ghanaian medicinal plants intended for the treatment of candidiasis. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 4 (8), 174 – 194.

     

    31. Sougi A, Ofori-Kwakye K, Kuntworbe N, Kipo SL, Boakye-Gyasi ME. (2015). Evaluation of the physicochemical properties of metformin hydrochloride tablet brands marketed in five cities in Ghana. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 9 (1), 1 – 14. DOI : 10.9734/BJPR/2016/21862

     

     32. Osei-Asare C, Kipo SL, Ofori-Kwakye K, Boakye-Gyasi ME (2015). Comparative in vitro dissolution of commercially available sustained release nifedipine tablet brands in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 5 (08), 054-060. DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2015.50809 

     

    33. Ofori-Kwakye K, Obese E, Boakye-Gyasi ME. (2013). Formulation and in-vitro evaluation of sustained release diclofenac sodium matrix tablets using blends of cashew gum, xanthan gum and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose as hydrophilic drug release modifiers. Indian Journal of Novel Drug Delivery 5(4), 187 – 197.

     

    34.El-Duah M, Ofori-Kwakye K. (2012). Substandard artemisinin-based antimalarial medicines in licensed retail pharmaceutical outlets in Ghana. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases 49, 131 – 139.

     

    35. Ofori-Kwakye K, Ayensu I, Akyinah B, Kipo SL, Boakye-Gyasi ME (2014). Adulteration of Ghanaian topical herbal preparations with dexamethasone. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(6), 134 – 141.

     

    36. Ofori-Kwakye K, Amekyeh H, El-Duah M, Kipo SL. (2012). Mechanical and tablet coating properties of cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L) gum-based films. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 5 (4), 62 – 68.


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